TAP 9m

STB Bank: Individual net profit falls 20% in 2025

Tunis, April 18 (TAP) – STB Bank closed the year 2025 with an individual net profit of 65.9 million dinars, down 20% compared to the 2024 financial year, according to a press release issued Friday evening by the bank following its Board of Directors...»»»

Al Awsat 16m

Israel Intensifies Ceasefire Violations, Destroying and Burning Occupied Lebanese Villages

Israeli violations of the US-brokered ceasefire on the Lebanon front continue, as military operations and airstrikes persist against targets Israel claims are affiliated with Hezbollah. This has forced residents who had returned to some southern villages to leave again immediately, fearing a rapid »»»

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TAP 21m

Government greenlights Sidi Bou Said protection project, fast-tracks university upgrades

Tunis, April 18 (TAP) - The Major Projects Committee approved, during its meeting held on Saturday in Kasbah under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, the assignment of the project “Protection of the Sidi Bou Said hill from...»»»

TAP 21m

Partly cloudy skies with local fog late Saturday night in western regions

Tunis, April 18 (TAP) - The weather on Saturday night will be characterized by partly cloudy skies across the country, with the possibility of local fog forming late at night, especially in western regions.Winds will blow from the north, gradually...»»»

Daily News Egypt 23m

Egypt steps up efforts to shield startups, SMEs from global headwinds: MSMEDA chief

Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), said state entities are working in close coordination to mitigate the impact of global economic challenges on startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt. He added that efforts are also focu»»»

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Daily News Egypt 23m

Egypt accelerates hospital upgrades, puts up urgent overhaul plan for Matrouh

Egypt is stepping up the pace of ongoing healthcare projects and has put up an urgent plan to upgrade hospitals in Matrouh ahead of the summer season, the Ministry of Health said. In a statement, the ministry said Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with representatives of the Interior Ministr»»»

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Daily News Egypt 23m

Al-Sisi reviews housing, infrastructure projects, urges strict adherence to timelines

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi stressed on Saturday the importance of adhering to defined timelines for the completion of housing and infrastructure projects, while removing obstacles facing investment in the sector, according to a presidential statement. During a meeting with Housing Mini»»»

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Daily News Egypt 23m

Egypt unveils rare Roman-era tomb in Minya, illuminating ancient burial rituals

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the historic site of El-Bahnasa in Minya, offering new insights into funerary traditions during the Greek and Roman periods. The find was made by a Spanish mission from the University of Barcelona and the »»»

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Qatar Tribune 29m

Al Khulaifi meets officials on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum

ANTALYA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met separately on Saturday with officialson the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Dr Al Khulaifi met withMinister of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia HE Fern»»»

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UPI 29m

Pope Leo XIV flies to Angola, says he is not debating Trump - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV waves during a welcome ceremony at Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday. The Pope is on an 11-day trip to Africa, with stops in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Photo by Jose Sena Goulao/EPA April 18 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV said h»»»

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Gulf News 29m

1 in 4 files online is exposing your data

Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned that around 25 percent of publicly accessible files contain sensitive personal data, urging users to adopt secure practices when sharing files online. In its weekly message under the “Cyber Pulse” awareness campaign, the Council highlighted the»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Draw results released – did your numbers come up?

Dubai: In Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, many participants have taken home cash prizes. During Draw No. 260418, the winning numbers in the Days section were 17, 11, 1, 20, 15, and 3, while the Months section winning number was 12. Additionally, three residents have each bagge»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Leon fires Sundowns into African Champions League final

Pretoria: Colombian Brayan Leon was the match-winner again for Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on Saturday, April 18, 2026, scoring in a 1-0 CAF Champions League semi-final second leg win over Esperance of Tunisia. The 25-year-old, who joined the Pretoria club from Independiente Medellin three mo»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Lightning strikes claim 12 lives in Bangladesh

Dhaka: A series of lightning strikes killed 12 people in six districts of Bangladesh on Saturday. The majority of the lightning fatalities occurred in rural areas where people were working on their farmlands, local sources said. Deaths due to lightning strikes are common in Bangladesh during this t»»»

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Gulf News 49m

No permit, no Hajj: No matter the visa

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced a strict set of measures ahead of this year’s Hajj season, warning that all visit visas, regardless of type, do not permit holders to perform the pilgrimage, as authorities intensify efforts to regulate access to Mecca and protect pilgrims. The Ministry of Interio»»»

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TAP 52m

President Saied marks 70th anniversary of Tunisia’s Internal Security Forces

Tunis, April 18 (TAP) - President Kais Saied on Saturday chaired at the Carthage Palace, a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the internal security forces.The Head of State delivered an address to senior officials,...»»»

Sana 54m

Jordan’s Safadi: New Syria determined to rebuild state and avoid conflict

Antalya, April 18 (SANA) – Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Saturday that the new Syria is determined to rebuild its state and avoid entering into any conflict, stressing that countries around the world support Syria’s stability and sovereignty over all its territory. Speaking during»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 54m

Sofia Police Seize over 10 Kg of Fentanyl Worth EUR 500,000 Since Start of 2026

Sofia police have seized over 10 kg of fentanyl since the beginning of the year, the Interior Ministry said. Five investigations are underway and five people have been detained on suspicion of distribution. The seized quantity is equivalent to around 40,000 doses, with one dose averaging 0.25 grams»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

At least 5 killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital

Kyiv, Ukraine: Five people were killed in Kyiv on Saturday, April 18, 2026, after a gunman opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in the Ukrainian capital before being killed during an arrest attempt, officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that at least 10 people were h»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

5.4-magnitude quake hits south of Kermadec Islands: GFZ

Beijing: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted south of Kermadec Islands at 1603 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 32.11 degrees south latitude and 177.91 degrees west longitude.»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem tackles the latest developments in a televised speech tonight at 09:00 PM (Beirut Time) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem tackles the latest developments in a televised speech tonight at 09:00 PM (Beirut Time) 18-0»»»

TAP 1h

Tunisia promotes tourism and cultural cooperation in Finland

Tunis, April 18 (TAP) - The Tunisian Embassy in Helsinki organised an information day for journalists, influencers, and representatives of Finnish NGOs and media outlets, with a view to enhancing Tunisia’s image and strengthening its media...»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Turkmenistan, China Launch Expansion of World’s Second-largest Gas Field

Turkmenistan and China broke ground Friday on works to expand production at the giant Galkynysh gas field, strengthening Beijing's already dominant position in the secretive Central Asian nation's energy sector. The former Soviet republic, which holds the world's fourth-largest gas reserves, has ex»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

CBE explains March 2026 inflation uptick amid rising food, service costs

Annual urban headline inflation accelerated to 15.2% in March 2026, up from 13.4% in February, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The increase was driven by rising food and non-food inflation, with food inflation climbing to 5.8% from 4.6%, while non-food inflation rose to 21.5% from 19.»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Suez Canal Bank signs tripartite protocol with eHealth, eAswaaq to drive healthcare digitalisation

Suez Canal Bank has signed a tripartite cooperation protocol with eHealth and eAswaaq—both affiliates of eFinance Investment Group—with the aim of supporting and developing Egypt’s healthcare sector by providing integrated financing solutions and accelerating digital transformation. The agreement w»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Ahmed Fouad appointed head of SME Committee at FEB

The Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB), chaired by Mohamed El-Etreby, has approved the appointment of Ahmed Fouad as head of its SME Committee, in a move aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of specialised committees and renewing their leadership. The appointment comes as part of ongoing efforts to»»»

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France24 1h